Listen Live at 8 a.m., 12 Noon and 5 p.m. M-F
News Archives
Latest News
Infinite Possibilities to promote October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
As you know, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). This month offers a unique opportunity for concerned community partners to help increase public awareness about the impact domestic violence has on individuals, families and the community as a whole. Domestic violence is a pervasive, life threatening crime affecting millions of individuals across our nation...
2018 Criminal Superior Court Session Dates Announced
2018 CRIMINAL SUPERIOR COURT SESSIONS FOR THE NINTH PROSECUTORIAL DISTRICT *JANUARY 2 VANCE TRIAL (TUES) O’NEAL JANUARY 8 GRANVILLE TRIAL O’NEAL *JANUARY 16 FRANKLIN TRIAL (TUES) HOBGOOD WARREN CMS (TUES) O’NEAL VANCE CMS (WED, THURS, FRI) JANUARY 22 WARREN TRIAL HOBGOOD GRANVILLE CMS (MON, TUES) O’NEAL FRANKLIN CMS (WED...
VGCC scholarship endowed by family in memory of parents
A new Vance-Granville Community College scholarship has been endowed in memory of Robert and Elizabeth Williford by their children. The Willifords were well-known as the longtime owners and operators of the Oxford Ace Hardware store. Their four children, Elizabeth Dale Williford of Indian Beach/Salter Path, Rob Williford II of Oxford, Dot Williford Wilson of Chapel...
Vance County Schools celebrates Day 1 of 2017-2018 School Year
Approximately 5,400 students reported today for their first day of classes for the 2017-2018 at 15 Vance County Schools with all indications that the day ran very smoothly at all school sites. They join the approximately 600 students already in school since early August at E.M. Rollins Elementary School and Early College High School. After...
Faulkner Family Statement of Campbell Guilty Verdict
This day has been a long time coming. We have waited over two and one half years for justice for Jerome and Dora Faulkner, whose lives were taken in such a brutal and horrifying way. It is hard for us to find any joy in this situation. We are ready to move forward with our...
Granville County to hold Business & Industry Appreciation Day
The Granville County Economic Development department, in partnership with the Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center and the Granville County Chamber of Commerce, is planning this year’s “Business & Industry Appreciation Day.” The annual event is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 19, from 4-6 p.m. at the Granville County Expo & Convention Center, located at 4185...
Vance County Friday Night Football Week 2 Preview
by Jeff Jenkins Southern Vance The Red Devils of Red Springs traveled nearly 150 miles from their home south of Fayetteville to visit the Raiders tonight. Southern Vance, of course, hopes this will be a long wasted trip for the Devils, but the Raiders will have to bring an A game that they might not...
Reports of Phone-Scam Targeting Local Seniors using Franklin County Home Heath Agency’s Phone-Number
Franklin County, August 25, 2017: The Franklin County Health Department has learned that over the past few weeks several calls have been placed to area seniors which appear to be coming from the Franklin County Health Department’s Home Health Agency. For those with Caller-ID, the call will appear to be coming from our Home Health...
Vance County Schools host successful Open House Sessions
Students and their parents crowded into schools during the late afternoon and early evening on August 24, as the schools hosted their annual Open House sessions prior to classes beginning for the new school year. Classes begin for students at 15 of our 17 schools on Monday, August 28. School already has been...
